Chileans weigh a new constitution
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Chilean journalist Francisca Skoknic about the upcoming vote to approve or reject a new constitution for the South American country.
Saturday Sports: Big 10 Football Takes The Field During The Pandemic
The World Series is underway and so is major league soccer. And The Big 10 becomes the latest major college football league to resume play during the pandemic.
Recent Charlie Hebdo Attacks Bring Freedom Of Speech To Forefront In France
Recent attacks in Paris linked to cartoons published by the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo have intensified the debate among comedians in France about freedom of expression.
Washington Irving's Headless Horseman Of Sleepy Hollow Turns 200
NPR's Scott Simon talks to historian Elizabeth Bradley about the 200th anniversary of the publication of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Sudan And Israel Agree To Normalize Relations In Deal Brokered By White House
In a deal brokered by the White House, Sudan has agreed to normalize ties with Israel. It's a big step for a country that has long been bitterly opposed to Israel.
German Supermarket Chain Lidl Builds Store On Historic Medieval Dublin Site
The construction of a new grocery store in Dublin, Ireland has led to the discovery of an 11th century medieval home. The historical artifact will be on display inside of the store.
University Of Texas Students Call For Removal Of Song Steeped In Racist History
The University of Texas band plans to boycott today's football game against Baylor. The song the Longhorn band usually plays, Eyes OF Texas, has racist roots that are fracturing the campus.
Some HBCUs See Lower COVID-19 Rates, Higher Enrollment Than Other Universities
NPR's Scott Simons speaks about enrollment and COVID-19 rates with Todd Simmons, Associate Vice-Chancellor at North Carolina A&T State University, and school student body president, Brenda Caldwell.
Congress Still In Contentious Negotiations Over Coronavirus Relief
NPR's Scott Simon asks Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna of California about ongoing negotiations over another round of coronavirus aid.
Paris Among Eight French Cities Under Curfew As Coronavirus Cases Rise In France
As coronavirus cases rise, the French government is putting Paris and seven other cities under curfew in an effort to avoid another nationwide lockdown.